Alabama wins SEC West with 29-0 win vs. LSU

The top-ranked Crimson Tide defeated LSU 29-0 and will face Georgia on December 1 in Atlanta.

Saturday’s win marks the eighth consecutive win against LSU.

The Crimson Tide defense was the star of the show, posts its first shutout of the season. Alabama held No. 3 LSU to only 196 yards of offense, including only 12 on the ground.

Quinnen Williams led the defense with 12 tackles, including 3.5 for a loss and 2.5 sacks. Dylan Moses and Saivion Smith each added six, respectively.

Tua Tagovailoa speaks after LSU game

The Crimson Tide offense dominated, despite not living up to its 54.1 points per game average. Alabama had 576 total yards and 29 first downs, compared to LSU’s 13.

Per usual, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa led the way, throwing for 295 yards and two scores on 25 of 42 passing. He also rushed for 49 yards and a score. Saturday was the first time Tagovailoa played a fourth quarter this season, and he also threw his first interception of the year.

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